The average train between Passau and Erfurt takes 8h 24m and the fastest train takes 7h 17m. There is a train service every few hours from Passau to Erfurt. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 2 hours between Passau and Erfurt. The earliest departure is at 6:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Passau is at 8:06 PM which arrives into Erfurt at 7:44 AM. All services require a transfer at Neumarkt-St Veit and take an average of 8h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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Want to know about travelling from Passau to Erfurt? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Passau to Erfurt. However, there are services departing from Passau station and arriving at Erfurt station via Neumarkt-St Veit. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 24m.
Passau to Erfurt train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Passau Hbf station.
Passau to Erfurt train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Erfurt Hbf station.
Book your Passau to Erfurt train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), agilis and 2 other operators.
The distance between Passau and Erfurt is 318.7 km. The road distance is 487 km.
You can take a train from Passau Hbf to Erfurt Hbf via Neumarkt-St Veit, Landshut, Regensburg Hbf, Nuernberg Hbf, and Nürnberg Hbf in around 7h 18m.